The circus is back in town, and it's on PBS. This site is designed to complement a behind-the-scenes documentary that peers into the world of the Big Apple Circus. The site includes the sections "Circus Life", "In the Ring", "Big Apple Circus", and "About the Series". In "Circus Life" visitors can meet some of the veteran performers, learn about what they do in the circus, and discover how they came to their respective professions. "In the Ring" provides video clips of acts such as the Flying Trapeze, Chinese Vase juggling, and a Tightwire excursion. Linguists will appreciate the "Talking Circus" area, which includes a bit of discussion surrounding the argot of the circus milieu, and words like "banner", "ballyhoo", and "donkers" are all covered. There's even a discussion section on the site where visitors can share their own thoughts and experiences from the big top.
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